RedBalloon Reviews 

950
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 794 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wide variety of unique experiences available, making it easy to find suitable gifts and exciting adventures. Many found the website user-friendly and simple to navigate, featuring clear layouts and comprehensive descriptions that aided their choices. The overall process, from purchasing vouchers to booking experiences, is often described as smooth, quick, and hassle-free, with vouchers being instantly accessible and straightforward to redeem. However, some customers also noted difficulties with the booking process, describing it as annoying or harder than expected, sometimes requiring assistance from the help desk due to website faults. A few other people also felt that information regarding experience dates and expiry was unclear during purchase, and some reported issues with e-gift voucher delivery to recipients, causing inconvenience.

What people talk about most

User experience

People report positive experiences with the user experience, highlighting the ease of navigating the website,... See more

Product

Customers express great satisfaction with the product, highlighting the variety of gifts and the convenience... See more

Website

Customers consistently note positive experiences with the website, finding it easy to navigate and use for... See more

Booking process

Users describe ambiguous interactions with the booking process, with many finding it easy and quick, praising... See more

Service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about service, highlighting the convenience and variety of gifts and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We did the premium mystery picnic. The tour was good and took us to some nice touristy shopping areas. The clues were easy to solve. While the amount of food was adequate for a picnic, we thought the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Buying vouchers was easy to do and time to use these vouchers is generous. Website easy to navigate and the amount of choices available, ate varied and plentiful. This is the third time we have use... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a lovely day. The weather was beautiful and we liked the variety of goods we collected throughout the day. It is important that organisers ensure their recommendations of things to do are up to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gift card purchase process was refreshingly straightforward. Everything was clearly laid out, making it easy to choose the amount and complete the transaction without any confusion. The steps were... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Balloon Ride Tour Agency
  3. Corporate Gift Supplier
  4. Sightseeing Tour Agency
  5. Tour Agency

Written by the company

Trending experiences, perfect to gift. At RedBalloon we believe that experiences are better than things. Because while things can age, experiences have a way of getting even better over time. Experiences connect us. They expand our minds and help us grow. Experiences are the memories we find ourselves repeating to our friends for years on end. The best part about experiences is that they don’t just live in our minds. They live in our hearts too. For good. Imagine being about to give that to someone. A gift that offers someone a new perspective on the world, like gliding gracefully through a sunrise in a hot air balloon. Or the gift of a Lamborghini ride that makes hearts race and forces people to remember that life is about feeling. Our curated experiences are the gifts that last forever. So next time you’re stuck looking for a gift, there’s a new and memorable experience for every occasion at RedBalloon.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Very good service

April 21, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Tom, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the service.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a lovely day

We had a lovely day. The weather was beautiful and we liked the variety of goods we collected throughout the day. It is important that organisers ensure their recommendations of things to do are up to date as several walking trails were shut

April 16, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi, thank you for your review, it is great to see you enjoyed your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proffesional services

Liked the support offered through chat

April 20, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi, thank you for your review on our Customer Experience Team, we are pleased to see we could assist

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was getting the red balloon voucher…

I was getting the red balloon voucher for a present for a netball coach, but the voucher with details was not emailed to me. I hope that the reference number is what is supposed to to be used when booking ?? This as unclear to me..

April 4, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Verity,
Thanks for your feedback. I had a quick look into your order, and you will receive a separate email with the voucher details included. If you haven't received, please check your junk/spam folders in case it has ended up there, and feel free to reach out to our team, and we can resend to you if needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good deals

Good deals. Easy to redeem vouchers.

April 16, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Louise, thanks for your feedback! We are glad to hear you had a seamless experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website with good options

Great website with intuitive form for booking. Good options e.g. able to set date to send gift & to add personal message.

April 19, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Kaite,
Thanks for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great gift idea

Always a great gift idea. Also 10 per cent discount was added bonus.

April 19, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Lucia,
Thanks for your feedback, we are glad to hear you found the perfect gift!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not good

Got given a voucher for Xmas four years ago. Finally decided to use it at axe throwing. Worst experience ever in trying to book it, and it was much more expensive than bokkimg first at the venue .

April 18, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Paula,

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. Voucher pricing should be the same as booking directly with the venue, so we take this seriously and will be looking into it further. We also appreciate your comments about the booking process and will use them to improve. We hope you still had a great time out on your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely afternoon on Lake Macquarie

We were on top deck, which was half covered, half open. It was a stunning day allowing us to view from the outside. Small enough boat to be able to chat and mingle with others. Bbq buffet was delicious and plentiful and was good to see Lake Macquarie from a different. perspective. We had a lovely afternoon, couldn't fault anything.

April 12, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Sue, thanks for your review! We are so glad to hear you had a great time on your experience!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Birthday bGift

Good product but site could be streamlined. It can be difficult looking at different items from the same outlet.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Garry,
Thanks for your feedback, it's appreciated! If you are ever looking to see all of the option available for a specific experience operator, searching the letter component of one of their product IDs (normally ABC123 format, close to the pricing) will bring up all of their products currently available for sale.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What an absolute JOKE !!

What an absolute JOKE !!! Rip off artists !!!
Had an experience booked for my wife’s birthday. Used the $200 voucher and all! Confirmed and put in the date and times, only to be told the night b4 sorry cant help you out. After confirming, ive never had such a dodgey company and to be linked up with Sydney Opera House. Miden works with Opera House ! Now scrambling to find another option. !

April 16, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi, we are sorry to see you have had a negative experience, our team are looking into this and we will be in touch as soon as possible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process

I bought a gift voucher for a family member ... very easy process, and was emailed to him on the day I had selected. I would be happy to use Red Balloon again.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear everything went smoothly and that the voucher was delivered exactly when you needed it. We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RedBalloon Comes to the Party! 🎈

I struggle to know what to get my adult sons and their partners when it comes to appropriate and fun gifts, but RedBalloon always comes to the party! 🎈 Today’s experience voucher choice is everything I know one of my son’s and his partner will absolutely love 🧡

April 16, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re so glad RedBalloon makes gifting easier for you and helps you find experiences you know will be truly enjoyed. We hope it creates a fantastic memory.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Food was high quality and breakfast was…

Food was high quality and breakfast was great. Definitely do it again.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the dining experience and that it left such a positive impression. We’d love to help you with another experience in the future.

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